The University of Colorado Denver is a fully accredited, highly respected academic and health sciences institution that welcomes international students from 130 countries. Whether you’re interested in urban design, business, engineering, pre-med, pharmacy, or a degree you’ve customized from one of the university’s 130+ undergraduate or graduate degree choices, your educational experience will be supported through outstanding student services.

The Presidential Scholar Award was developed by former University of Colorado Denver President Hank Brown to identify and recognize outstanding students in the freshmen class. Award recipient will receive $2,500.00 USD towards tuition that recurs for eight (8) semesters, totaling $20,000.00 USD. As an enrolled student, they must maintain at least a 3.2/4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to maintain the award from one semester into the next.

The international student awardee must be ‘outstanding’. This can be identified in a number of ways:
1. Applicant must be fully admitted to his/her degree program
2. Applicant must be a freshman
3. Strong academic credentials approximating 3.75/4.0 or higher

The deadline for international students to apply to CU Denver and be eligible to receive the award is March 1st. Eligible candidates will be selected on March 15th and notified by email if they have been chosen as a recipient of the Presidential Scholar Award.

Source: http://www.educationusa.info/financial-aid.php?view=139601#